ma quái
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]Huế [maː˧˧ kwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [maː˧˧ waːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma quái means ghosts and devils; evil spirits.
Chinese characters: 魔怪
Meanings of ma quái in English
Noun
- ghosts and devils; evil spirits ≈ ma quỷ
- tin có ma quỷto believe in ghosts
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 魔怪, composed of 魔 and 怪.
Frequently asked questions
What does ma quái mean in English?
ma quái (noun) means "ghosts and devils; evil spirits".
How do you pronounce ma quái?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [maː˧˧ waːj˦˥]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), quái — rising tone (sắc).
Is ma quái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ma quái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 魔怪.